I have added an attachment of the pattern. I am right at the top, row one.

I dont know what the blank is for.
am i only knitting a few stitches on this first row? do i knit all the way across? where are the unworked stitches? on the left and right? or just on one side? I am so lost!
thanks for any advice!

you can read attachment by viewing full size ........pattern, knit socks by betsy lee mccarthy